How To Become a Respectful Skeptic

Says Who?
Determine the real source and reliability of the information you hear on the news, read, or see on the internet?

Why Should I Care?
Determine if the information while interesting has a direct impact on you or the lives of those you care about? If not, move on.

Why Should I Believe You?
Determine if the source of the information has any special expertise or experience that could give them any valuable insight?

Where's The Proof?
Verify the credibility of the original source information by asking if there is objective evidence or more importantly, if there are conflicting conclusions based on the same idea.